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Provide legal support in vendor and technology transactions as well as employment law; draft, review, and negotiate contracts, and advise on legal compliance across multiple departments.
Company Description
Farther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology - delivering a comprehensive, tailored wealth management experience.
Farther’s founders are leaders and innovators from the private wealth industry who possess a unique blend of traditional wealth management, fintech, and technology production expertise. We’re backed by top-tier venture capital firms, fintech investors, and industry leaders.
Joining Farther means joining a collaborative team of entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping their clients and our teammates achieve more. If you’re the type who breaks through walls to get things done the right way, we want to build the future of wealth management with you.
The Role
As our second legal hire reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel, you'll provide critical support in two high-volume areas: vendor and technology transactions, and employment law & recruiting support. As Farther scales toward Series D—onboarding $9 billion in new wealth advisors in H1 2026—your work will directly impact how we structure legal operations.
Your Impact
- Draft, review, and negotiate vendor contracts, SaaS agreements, and technology transactions across all departments
- Advise Product and Marketing teams on contractual risk mitigation and vendor relationship management
- Develop and implement contract templates and vendor management protocols to streamline legal processes
- Support negotiations on AI-driven technology agreements and emerging fintech legal issues
- Draft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, offer letters, restrictive covenants, and separation agreements
- Advise Human Resources and Recruiting teams on employment law compliance, hiring practices, and performance management
- Support internal workplace investigations and employee relations issues across the organization
- Develop and maintain employee handbook policies aligned with state and federal requirements
- As Farther onboards $9 billion in wealth advisors in H1 2026, provide ongoing employment law guidance and process documentation
- Advise on litigation matters involving investment adviser representatives and restrictive covenant disputes nationwide
- Support litigation management and coordination with outside counsel relationships
- Provide legal analysis on restrictive covenant enforceability across different states
- Support paralegal management and legal department workflow optimization
- Advise on document management needs and support implementation of new systems
- Support Form ADV filings, regulatory disclosures, and SEC/FINRA compliance requirements
- Assist with corporate governance matters and corporate records maintenance
- Conduct ongoing legal research on securities laws, data privacy regulations, and emerging fintech issues
The Ideal Match
- JD from a top law school with 2-3+ years of relevant legal experience (or equivalent at high-growth tech/fintech)
- Active bar membership in good standing
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with direction
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and employment agreements
- Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Bonus Points
- Experience at a top-tier law firm (Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins caliber)
- Background in wealth management, fintech, or venture-backed companies
- Knowledge of RIA regulations, SEC compliance, or employment law
- Familiarity with restrictive covenant litigation or M&A transactions
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools for legal research and contract analysis
Why Join Us
- Competitive comp package that rewards impact
- Work alongside some of the brightest minds in fintech
- Ground-floor opportunity at a fast-scaling startup
- Chart your own growth path as we expand
- Full health benefits + 401(k) matching & Roth IRA options
- Unlimited PTO
Ready to disrupt wealth management? Let's talk!
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